No surprise here. The story sees Injury prone runner and journalist Chris McDougall goes in search of an elusive figure in the ultra marathon world Caballo Blanco (White Horse). His journey takes him the Copper Cannons the home of the worlds greatest long distance runners the Tarahumara. Chris explores the secrets of the Tarahumara, the history of ultra-running and science behind barefoot running. A group of the worlds greatest ultra runners end up in the Copper Cannons taking place in the greatest race the world has ever seen, this book includes vegan ultra running legend Scott Jurek.

Rich Roll was 40 years old, unfit, unhappy in his career as a lawyer and a secret alcoholic. After his 40th birthday he decided this was going to change. He embarked on a remarkable journey which sees him adopt a vegan diet and take part in Ultraman, basically IronMan x3, his journey is a remarkable one and essentially reading for anyone wanting to do something extraordinary.

Scott Jurek is a legend in the ultra marathon world, he won the prestigious Great Western States 100 mile race 7-times in a row and the Badwater ultra marathon through Death Valley twice. He discusses his upbringing and unlikely running journey. Scott went Vegan in 1999 and believes this has played a key role in ability to recover and run harder for longer.

A runners classic, Murakami talks about what drives him to run, why running matters to him and how it enables him to write. A brilliant book which will make you look into yourself and explore the reasons you run.

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I can’t believe I’ve only just see this. Have read a few of these and loved them. Am currently reading Feet in the Clouds – the story of British fell running. It’s amazing stuff – strength and endurance, it’s real grit your teeth running. Highly recommend it. And no, it’s not inspired me to take it up. Quite the opposite!